-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 - ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Earlier in the year someone posted message on the OBC list about > how he was going to help his sister out with a bike rodeo at her > school and show his OBC colours. This is a wonderful thing to do > except that bike rodeos don't work. The problem with this is that > now the OBC looks like it is promoting ineffective cycling > education.
I think that would be me - Sister-in-law actually, and it was my nephew's school. I did not wear my jersey because I could not ride my bike there carrying a toolbox and a floor pump. It was paid for by an insurance company - I think it was State Farm, or perhaps an insurance association - I cannot remember. I asked the rep if it was CAN-BIKE and he said no. I was stunned by the lack of general knowledge most parents showed regarding cycling. I spent a lot of time on basic maintenance - I said "keep the chain lubed and tires pumped" a bazillion times. Most of the bikes were either brand-new or bordering on junk. Luckily, most had coaster brakes. I doubt most of the parents could handle adjusting brake pads. I also advised parents that the cables will stretch on new bikes and they should take the bike back to the store for adjustments after a couple of weeks. I also looked for loose or broken spokes. Someone else adjusted the helmets. As far as the drills they had lined up for the kids to go through, I never got a chance to review them, not that I would claim to be an expert in cycling skills. Some were braking drills, turning and control drills, etc. This group was so basic that I think any training would be beneficial. I would not jump to the conclusion that the OBC is promoting ineffective cycling education - for two reasons: (A) it was not endorsed by the OBC, and there was no one present in OBC colors; and (B) you have dismissed the training as "ineffective" without reviewing it. I doubt an insurance company would pay for anything unless it was in their interest to do so. I am certain that an insurance company would not provide any training if there was any question about their liability. If CfSC is smart, they would find out what insurance company is funding it, get in touch with them and make a deal. - -Rod Plunkett -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: PGPfreeware 7.0.3 for non-commercial use <http://www.pgp.com> iQA/AwUBO+B3qy2G1ETgdA0gEQK/JgCg/BgQok6xkWG7lc46907TEDtdhiEAn1cT 4NDaJ3CkmnNFLXKzxbSYfS3l =lMfm -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- ------ To unsubscribe, send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Club Office: [EMAIL PROTECTED], (613) 230-1064 Web/mailing list: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb Newsletter: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb/Newsletter ==^================================================================ EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aVxiDo.a2i8p1 Or send an email To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This email was sent to: [email protected] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================
